Just have that heavy feeling like I’m about to come on. Haven’t had any cramping/ twinges since 2dp5dt and just feel like it hasn’t worked (have had BFP in the past and felt more going on than this). I’m normally an early tester but was determined to wait this time but now I feel like I’m just prolonging the inevitable BFN and is it really helping me living in delulu land for another week!
Have head a bit of a slight headache which has been a pregnancy symptom for me in the past but that’s it.
All over the place. Jumping between test and get it over with. It could be BFP and I’d obviously be over the moon but if it was BFN I’d be gutted and then be in a cycle of testing every day hoping it’d change. But I’ve had BFP before at 4dp5dt&5dp5dt so feel like in my head that’d be it over.
Anyone in a similar boat or have a story? Feel like I’m losing it!!
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How you are feeling is perfectly natural - all the extra hormones + stress & anxiety So try to stay busy - give yourself something to look forward to each day such as bunch flowers /plant -or favourite chocolate or magazine Eat well and drink plenty of fluids Take any meds you were given as directed
Searching for similar posts to this as I’m in the same position and at 6dp5dt today too.
This is my first FET and 2WW so unsure what to expect in terms of symptoms etc. The more I read in this forum and Google (<— I’ve resisted testing but haven’t resisted Googling!) the more it seems symptoms can differ between 2WWs regardless of the outcomes. There seems to be lots of wonderful results where there’s seemingly been no symptoms at all and equally as many where people have symptoms they thought meant the worst.
It’s such a difficult time. I’m thinking of you and know you’re not alone.
Ana x
P.s. my distraction techniques have been rewatching big box sets (currently Desperate Housewives as there’s loads of episodes), going for a daily walk no matter how short and taking time preparing meals/clearing up after etc. Hope these help x
Thanks Ana, good to hear from someone in the same boat. Yes I’m sort of holding on to the ones where they’ve not had symptoms, seems to be more of those than I’d have thought. Also trying to remember that every pregnancy is different and most women who got pregnant naturally wouldn’t have a clue at this point. We’re just suuuuper tuned into our bodies as we’re expecting/ hoping something will happen!
Wishing you the best of luck for your test date, when’s yours?
Have been listening to a few podcasts while pottering about, definitely good to have distractions
Completely agree about us being more in tune and aware of our bodies at this time, also holding on to the fact lots of ladies that aren’t going through IVF/ICSI would likely not have any idea of pregnancy at this stage so just remember we’ve done - and are doing - all we possibly can at this point.
Podcasts are a great idea, Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place is lovely.
My test day is next Thursday 22nd. I was tempted to test earlier in the week but I’m going to wait for all the pointsConnie290 kindly shared below.
Hello, I got my BFP positive last week and throughout my entire 2ww had no symptoms, literally nothing and I’m on a high progesterone supplement so expected something from that. I oddly felt better than usual! Convinced it hadn’t work, but a wonderful suprise. Keep optimistic, look after yourself and wishing you all the luck x
I got a BFP on Sunday and had absolutely no symptoms in my 2ww, I know I'm still only a few days past test date now but I've still got no symptoms other than mild heartburn, and even that might be diet related because I'm currently on holiday and eating like a pig.
If you look on my old post (I think from May this year) I made a similar post to yours. Unfortunately that one was BFN for me, but there's so many lovely ladies who gave me reassurance that no symptoms means absolutely nothing in this situation!
I personally always try and wait until test day. Testing beforehand doesn't help in my opinion. If it's negative you'll want to keep testing every day in case it changes, and if it's positive it's likely to be faint because of how early it is, so you'll want to keep testing to make sure the line is getting darker, it's just torturous (and flipping expensive)
Congratulations! And thanks for replying. Really hoping this is what’s happening with me this time. I’ve never had huge symptoms but just feel so little going on this time it’s making me doubt it it’s even possible. But I know it still could be.
Yes I’ve never waited till test day before but determined to do it this time as it is torturous! I found some tests yesterday while cleaning the bathroom and it was a real test of willpower (didn’t think I had any in the house!) But actually feel like I just want to enjoy the hope and the maybe today. This time next week I’ll know for sure either way.
Hope you have a lovely holiday and the heartburn settles down x
I’m 6dp5dt too!! First ever transfer. I was so convinced I would be able to wait until test day and haven’t felt impatient at all and now I just really want to know.
I think the advice in this thread is helpful though- I may test a couple of days early but unless you get a really clear pos (which is unlikely as it’s so early) you will probably just be even more anxious. If it’s v faint pos and then doesn’t progress, what have you really gained apart from maybe some false hope, and if it’s neg then it may still become pos in a few days’ time but you’ll be so deflated in the meantime.
I’m going to try to hang on until Thursday morning- I want some time to get my head around the result before the bank holiday.
Ah another test date buddy! Hopefully lots of lovely positives on this thread this time next week 🤞
Yes I agree so planning to stick it out and wait for a definitive answer. I know in some cases if you’ve had recurrent losses/ chemical pregnancies it can be good to know that they’ve happened by testing early. But those tests were negative for me so didnt make a difference in my case. This has been a looong week though!
Hoping it might be easier over the weekend as have a couple of things planned and then there’s only 4 days to go! Wishing you lots and lots of luck for the next week ☺️
I'm 5dp5dt with a natural fet, I've been getting cramps for the last few days but I'm convinced AF is going to start in the next couple of days, I'm driving myself crazy! I don't remember this wait being so bad the last time I did a transfer, I'm counting down the days until test day which is Thursday x
Ah another member of the Thursday club! I’m 8dp5dt now so think my clinic has an overly long test time!
I think cramps are a good sign 🤞I’ve definitely had more cramping in previous positive cycles, that’s why this one has me worried as very little going on 🫤 but I guess everyone/ everytime is different.
Such an anxious time isn’t it. I had a terrible sleep last night, woke up for the loo and was too anxious to get back to sleep. Hope you have some nice week plans ahead to distract you. Good luck for next week! 💫
hey I’m in the Thursday club too…. I caved and tested early. BFP immediately followed by 2 days of brown/black discharge. If I wasn’t doing IVF I would definitely say period arrived bang on time if not a day early. I’m on so much progesterone too. I’m pretty certain I’m out again and this is another chemical but my clinic want me to stay on the meds and test again Tuesday OTD. Wish I had been stronger and held out like you ladies xx
Oh when did you get your BFP? Really hope it stays that way 🤞don’t they say brown blood is just old so wouldn’t rule yourself out at all.
Aw I don’t feel strong at all, was so close to just doing one earlier and facing the music. Still convinced it hasn’t worked so feel like I’m just prolonging the inevitable and should just bite the bullet. But scared to and holding a sliver of hope!
If you can stay strong then do. Enjoy being pregnant until priced otherwise. I’ve got severe anxiety after the crazy journeys so can’t not test it just helps me process it all. Fingers crossed for you on OTD xxx
I had another (4th) negative transfer recently. Convinced it was going to be at least another chemical, as I'd had the same twinges/feelings/symptoms for longer than when I had the chemical pregnancy... Nope. Stark Negative (3rd). I felt that I was in tune with my body. Now I really don't know!! So my advice is stay busy, but don't overdo anything, and test on the date given by your clinic (or as close to it as you can). Sending baby dust.. xx
Thank you. Sorry about your transfers, really hope things will be different if you plan to try again 🤞My trust in my body is at an all time low after a mmc a few months ago. Makes you question everything your body, the tests and I guess brings that feeling that something is going to go wrong! Really want to be positive and usually am but it’s not easy.
Am keeping busy and have had a nice day and plans tomorrow too so good to have a distraction. Hope you’re having a lovely weekend too ☺️
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